How to Select Healthy Indian Food at Indian Restaurants

Indian restaurants in the U.S. have given Indian food a bad reputation. Their recipes have been adapted to please the American palate for high levels of salt, sugar, oil and cream. I know it tastes delicious but unfortunately, all of the “bad” ingredients and poor portion control cause one’s waistline to expand. (I know this firsthand.) Athome Indians do not cook or eat food similar to what is served in restaurants.

Here are my guidelines that I follow when eating at Indian restaurants:

Smart picks:

tandoori chicken which is marinated in plain yogurt then baked and served without curry (sauce)